Porsche Coanda Esports wrapped up the fall series of the ESL R1 sim racing championship second in the team standings. In the season’s final round on the Daytona International Speedway, works drivers Joshua Rogers and Mitchell deJong contributed the decisive points. While Rogers won the final race in the digital Porsche 911 GT3 R, deJong finished sixth. Alongside Dayne Warren, both have qualified for the major event in Jönköping, Sweden.
Jörn Jens (D, Team Manager Porsche Coanda Esports Racing): “We took second place in the team classification. Overall, it was very close. We lacked a bit of speed on the straights at Daytona. We still have potential for the coming season. Joshua’s victory has put him in an even better starting position for the Major final. As seventh in the drivers’ standings, Dayne Warren is also in a position to deliver a good result in Jönköping. It’s fantastic that Mitchell deJong also managed to qualify for the final for the first time this season. Overall, I’m confident about Sweden: When it comes down to it, our boys always bring home the results.”
Joshua Rogers (AUS, Porsche Coanda Esports Racing): “An unbelievable day and a fantastic end to the online season for me. First place in Daytona is a great result on this difficult track, which also demands a lot in terms of strategy. I was able to take the lead early on and control the race from there. Because my pursuers didn’t see eye-to-eye, I managed to take the win – unlike in the semi-final. Now, I’m taking this momentum into the Major event, which is coming up in two weeks’ time. Of course, we want to win that too.”
